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Halima Athumani

@navilani

Reporter for @voanews and SciDev.Net covering Uganda. 2022 Pulitzer Finalist-Audio reporting. Member @FPA_Africa. Co-Chair @IPAUganda

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JUST IN: Uganda's security forces accuse German Ambassador Mathias Schauer of "undiplomatic practices" allegedly linked to rebel activity. In a statement, the UPDF's Acting Director Defence Public Information, Chris Magezi, says the ambassador's actions breach the 1961 Vienna

JUST IN: Uganda's security forces accuse German Ambassador Mathias Schauer of "undiplomatic practices" allegedly linked to rebel activity. 

In a statement, the UPDF's Acting Director Defence Public Information, Chris Magezi, says the ambassador's actions breach the 1961 Vienna
Jim Spire Ssentongo (@spirejim) 's Twitter Profile Photo

She died, just like that! We go back to normal business. Life goes on for the girls. As we wait for the next death. And we shall return in anger. After, life will go on and on. Many more Ugandans will die there. But why should we be bothered! Yet we can always send more. The

She died, just like that! 
We go back to normal business.
Life goes on for the girls.
As we wait for the next death. 
And we shall return in anger.
After, life will go on and on.
Many more Ugandans will die there.
But why should we be bothered!
Yet we can always send more.
The
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NEW: Human Rights Foundation calls on UN Special Rapporteur on Torture to investigate Tanzania for cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment after harrowing stories of sexual abuse while in detention by activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire

NEW: Human Rights Foundation calls on UN Special Rapporteur on Torture to investigate Tanzania for cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment after harrowing stories of sexual abuse while in detention by activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire
H’s mom (@aiishadahir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُسْنَ الْخَاتِمَة Allahumma inni as’aluka husnal khatimah “O Allah, I ask You for a good ending.” A heartfelt plea to leave this world with our faith intact — to die in a state that pleases Allah and guarantees His mercy.

H’s mom (@aiishadahir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2. اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي تَوْبَةً نَصُوحًا قَبْلَ الْمَوْتِ Allahummarzuqni tawbatan nasuha qablal mawt “O Allah, grant me sincere repentance before death.” We ask for a pure, accepted repentance — one that wipes away past sins before our final breath.

H’s mom (@aiishadahir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

3. اللَّهُمَّ يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ Allahumma yaa Muqallibal quloob, thabbit qalbi 'ala deenik “O Turner of hearts, keep my heart firm upon Your religion.” Because faith can waver, and only Allah can keep our hearts steady and guided till the

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Although Dr. Spire Kiggundu is no longer with us, his final video message for the Endometriosis Awareness Run, filmed on Wednesday June 18, showcases his unwavering passion for Endometriosis Awareness, early diagnosis & Management. Let's honor his memory by joining the run.

Halima Athumani (@navilani) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How did we get here Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi.. Why is our politics are death or life competition? We can do better. #UgandaPolitics. #2026ugandaelections #NRMprimaries

How did we get here <a href="/BalaamBarugahar/">Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi.</a>. Why is our politics are death or life competition? We can do better.
#UgandaPolitics.
#2026ugandaelections
#NRMprimaries
ACME Africa (@acme_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was a great honour meeting with BBC Media Action at our offices today. We discussed vital collaboration for Uganda's media, focusing on research, training, mentorship, and building resilience against misinformation as we head towards the 2026 elections. #MediaDevelopment

It was a great honour meeting with BBC Media Action at our offices today. We discussed vital collaboration for Uganda's media, focusing on research, training, mentorship, and building resilience against misinformation as we head towards the 2026 elections.

#MediaDevelopment
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Huge thanks to IPAU co-chair Halima Athumani (Halima Athumani) for sharing her new story about an initiative to keep children in school in Kibaale District. You can find it here: asijo.substack.com/p/a-retired-ba…

Huge thanks to IPAU co-chair Halima Athumani (<a href="/Navilani/">Halima Athumani</a>) for sharing her new story about an initiative to keep children in school in Kibaale District. You can find it here:

asijo.substack.com/p/a-retired-ba…
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Six young, honest, hardworking Ugandans in their prime years, deprived of opportunities at home but desperate for some flew to Kuwait in pursuit of green pastures only for their families to receive lifeless bodies in coffins! When will this end? Heartrending...🇺🇬💔💔💔

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Josephine Namwanjje (R), 28, prays while holding a Bible for her brother Jonathan Luzige, a colon cancer patient, at their home in Nabbingo, Uganda 2025

Josephine Namwanjje (R), 28, prays while holding a Bible for her brother Jonathan Luzige, a colon cancer patient, at their home in Nabbingo, Uganda 2025
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Very pleased to share a new Geeska - چيسكا article by Halima Athumani (Halima Athumani)! It's about youth protests across East Africa and the violent crackdowns that have accompanied them. geeska.com/en/east-africa…